BS 8895-2:2015

BS 8895-2:2015 gives recommendations for the processes, informationexchanges and responsibilities for design teams to incorporate into projects atthe concept design and developed design stages of a building project. Itprovides recommendations on how to implement material efficiency afterreceiving the initial project brief at the end of stage 1 of the RIBA plan of work[N1] (preparation and brief).NOTE 1 This British Standard follows the RIBA plan of work [N1] stages andrequirements, focusing on 'Stage 2 Concept Design' and 'Stage 3 Developed Design'.'Stage 0 Strategic Definition' and 'Stage 1 Preparation and Brief' are covered inBS 8895-1.BS 8895-2 is intended to be used by the design team when preparing conceptand developed designs to include proposals for material efficiency. These theninform the final project brief and other strategies such as the sustainabilitystrategy and project execution plan. During the developed design stage thematerial efficient proposals are embedded within the design and other relatedinformation. Some of the design activities might occur in either the conceptand/or developed design stages dependent upon the complexity andprocurement route of the project. BS 8895-2 takes account of this, providing aflexible approach in applying material efficiency.NOTE 2 Material efficiency includes optimizing material use, using reclaimedmaterials, increasing the proportion of materials with a higher level of recycledcontent, using durable materials, designing out waste, planning and enabling fordeconstruction, waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. These are consideredthroughout the buildings lifecycle.NOTE 3 For an explanation of the case for material efficiency including thefinancial, environmental and social drivers, see BS 8895-1.NOTE 4 Annex A shows the core objectives and information exchanges in relationto material efficiency at each of the seven stages of the RIBA plan of work [N1]stages.Cross References:BS 8895-1BS 7000-4:2013BS EN 15804:2012+A1:2013